These articles discuss the ousting of Mandy Patinkin to play the lead role in 'Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812'. Patinkin was set to take over for Okieriete Onaodowan, who had taken over for Josh Groban a month previously. They also talk about the show in general, which closed this past Sunday, September 3rd. The new casting caused major controversy as Patinkin, a celebrated white actor, was replacing Onaodowan, a young black actor. The producers stated that this was due to low ticket sales since the departure of Groban. However, many in the theatre community view it as the disrespectful replacement of an African-American actor by a white actor.
The Sad Death of Broadway's Best Show
These articles discuss the ousting of Mandy Patinkin to play the lead role in 'Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812'. Patinkin was set to take over for Okieriete Onaodowan, who had taken over for Josh Groban a month previously. They also talk about the show in general, which closed this past Sunday, September 3rd. The new casting caused major controversy as Patinkin, a celebrated white actor, was replacing Onaodowan, a young black actor. The producers stated that this was due to low ticket sales since the departure of Groban. However, many in the theatre community view it as the disrespectful replacement of an African-American actor by a white actor.